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NHTSA recall 12V521000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

October 26, 2012report date
4,195units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with a 5.0L gasoline engine. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank fuel outlet flange that may crack.

Why it matters: The cracked flange may result in fuel leakage onto the ground. This leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fire.

The fix: Jaguar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected fuel tank fuel outlet flanges, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2012.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Jaguar Xf, 2011 Jaguar Xf, 2012 Jaguar Xf.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V521000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.